All of our Year 7 students have received a free book of their choice thanks to the "Bookbuzz' reading programme, which is designed to help schools encourage reading for pleasure among young people.

Shaken, Not Stirred: Its not Christmas without Bond

Issue 4 of the free e-magazine written and produced by an editorial team of young people.

Click Here to visit the Exclaimer Magazine website.

Year 12 Drama students and staff from King James I Academy travelled to BBC Scotland in Glasgow on 5th December 2012 to take part as audience members in a live studio recording of the fantastic new BBC comedy sketch show.

Students at King James I Academy were thrilled to find themselves unexpectedly dancing in the aisles at an Anti-Bullying Week to vibrant pop-punk band, The Silence.

The Editorial Team responsible for the rapidly growing free UK e-magazine, Exclaimer is now in the process of producing issue 4: the Christmas edition. Who's behind this new online publication? Our enterprising student journalists at King James.

Students at King James I Academy have risen to a one-week "Operation Christmas Child' challenge set by their Assistant Headteacher and Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator, Mrs Short.

Results of the the district Biathlon Competition held this week at St John's School

In September, we were privileged to welcome Dr Saralyn Mark, the renowned leader in women's health, who visited us to inspire Year 7 students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

King James band, "Defying Luna' make their mark in the Metalcore/Post-hardcore music scene.

16 year old Anthea Parsley has been recognised by Durham County Council for her outstanding 100% attendance record achieved during her five years at King James.